Rafael Nadal defeated Fabio Fognini 2-6 6-4 6-1 in the Beijing quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Nadal R. came through in three sets.
Nadal R. and Fognini F. faced 10 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nadal R. went 17–1 (94%) against them, Fognini F. 5–7 (42%). Nadal R. came out clearly better against 6 of 10 comparable opponents, Fognini F. against 0.
Hard: Nadal R. leads 1–0 · Clay: Nadal R. leads 2–0